Ask the Gardener

Dorothy asks, “What are Paperwhites?” Paperwhites are a member of the daffodil family. They are bulbs that produce clusters of...

Alberta asks, “ A friend told me there was a crocus that bloomed in the fall. I thought crocus was...

Frank asks, “Recently we had a large maple removed from our side yard and would like to replace it with...

Vickie asks, “What is the best fertilizer to use on my plants?” Before I go into a description discussing fertilizer,...

Jan asks, “ I don't want to spend a lot of money, but what could I plant on my porch...

Judy asks, “I planted peonies three years ago, and they have never bloomed. How can I get them to bloom?”...

Brad asks: How can I grow the best tomato? Dear Brad, The tomato is one of the most popular vegetable...

Bill asks, "What flowers grow well in the shade? I like them to get about 12 inches or more in...

Dear Rick, Hi. Can you tell me how to store Amaryllis bulbs?  Can I plant them in the ground after...

We recently sat down with our local garden specialist Rick Patterson, and we are so excited to introduce a new...